Police launch investigation into dumping of remains of Limassol zoo animals
An in-depth police investigation is underway following a complaint that dead animals from Limassol Zoo had been dumped in a landfill in municipal plastic bags,...
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‘No excuse’ for dumping Limassol zoo animal remains in landfill (Updated)
The Animal Party on Saturday accused Limassol Zoo of dumping dead animals in a landfill in municipal plastic bags instead of properly disposing of them,...
Paphos last in recycling in Europe as it doubles down on landfill
A recycling programme has yet to be implemented there: it is burying almost all its solid waste Recycling in Paphos is falling dismally short...
Millions handed to Paphos landfill rather than recycling say Greens
Greens are up in arms following an announcement by Paphos municipality that a contract has been signed to create a new cell for storing trash...
Fire at Kotsiatis landfill under control
A fire that broke out at the Kotsiatis landfill Sunday evening was brought under control in just over an hour, the fire service said. The...
Illegal dumping in Kotsiatis will result in fines, prosecution, environment department warns
The department of the environment warned on Friday that skip operators and others violating the closed Kotsiats landfill would be fined. “These actions are illegal...
Defence attempts to cast doubts on police probe in landfill case
By Elias Hazou In the ongoing criminal trial known as ‘Trashgate’, the defence on Thursday sought to cast doubts on the police investigation which led...
Call to blacklist companies that defrauded taxpayers
By Elias Hazou and Andria Kades The waste management board representing the municipalities of Paphos has petitioned a corruption watchdog to blacklist a number of...
Missing persons burial location difficult to excavate
Missing Greek Cypriots from the village of Ashia are believed to have been buried in a now-restored landfill, making it difficult for experts to find...
Fire at Paphos landfill
Authorities were on standby throughout the night monitoring a fire that broke out at a landfill in Marathounda, Paphos. The fire began at around 5pm....
